Magnolia macrophylla Bigleaf magnolia (Magnoliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Magnolia macrophylla
Bigleaf magnolia
Deciduous tree
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The Magnolia macrophylla plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Kentucky to North Carolina, Florida, Arkansas and Louisiana. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bigleaf magnolia.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia macrophylla
Common Name:  Bigleaf magnolia
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Usually growing in isolated groups of a few individuals in sheltered deep rich woods, often in ravines and river valleys[82, 229].

General Uses: Wood - soft, light, not strong, close-grained. Used for flooring, cabinet making etc[61]. The wood is hard but weak according to aother reports, which say that it is not used commercially[82, 229]. The wood weighs 33lb per cubic foot[235].

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